US keeps Thailand on IP Watch List while urging legal reforms

The US report recognises Thailand’s continued progress on IP protection and enforcement, while urging further legal changes and action against infringement.

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The US report recognises Thailand’s continued progress on IP protection and enforcement, while urging further legal changes and action against infringement. The United States has kept Thailand on its intellectual property (IP) "Watch List" in its 2026 assessment, despite acknowledging the country's progress in IP prot…

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